Radicular compression by gas in a spinal extra dural cyst. Report on two cases.

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PMID:
7723925
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NLM
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MEDLINE

Abstract/OtherAbstract:

The authors describe two cases of secondary sciatica due to radicular compression by a gas containing cyst in the extra dural space. The diagnosis was realized with CT-Scan and magnetic resonance imaging. In both cases removal of the cyst provided relief. The pathogenesis of the presence of epidural gas is discussed and the literature reviewed.